“Following the tragic death of a woman in her 50s, we feel the need for something to be done to make Alford a safer place on the roads,” the petition states.

“One death is too many and something needs to be done before more families are affected and have to suffer bereavement due to a road traffic collision.

“As a community, we need to stand together and fight for something to be done so we feel safer on the roads and safer within our community.”

So far, 384 people have signed the document. During Friday’s meeting John Hilder, area highway manager for south west Surrey, said the scheme had been placed on its priority list and that speeding would be tackled in the area.

“I am very aware of this road,” he said. “The 40mph there in the heart of the village is not ideal. We would need to do quite an intervention to get speeds down.”

Members of Alfold Parish Council and Surrey County Council met villagers back in November to discuss residents’ concerns about speeding traffic, following the fatal incident. Checks are expected to take place along the road when a village Speedwatch group has been formed.

Mr Hilder added: “You are on the first step. I’m very optimistic that if the village comes to together, that will help.”

Surrey Police confirmed that the deceased woman in her 50s was driving a turquoise Toyota Starlet.

Officers are still appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact the force on 101, quoting reference P15278356.